Sortilin 1 Protein is an important component in the neurobiology of neurodegenerative diseases. This page provides detailed information about its structure, function, and role in disease processes.
| Property | Value | [1]
|----------|-------| [2]
| Protein Name | Sortilin 1 Protein | [3]
| Gene | SORT1 | [4]
| UniProt ID | Q99549 |
| PDB ID | 3OGX, 4P7L |
| Molecular Weight | 100 kDa |
| Subcellular Localization | Endosomal membranes, Plasma membrane |
| Protein Family | VPS10P receptor family |
Sortilin 1 is a member of the VPS10P domain receptor family that functions as a sorting receptor for various cargo proteins including lipoproteins, growth factors, and the amyloid precursor protein. It plays important roles in endosomal trafficking and lysosomal degradation.
The protein contains characteristic domains relevant to its function:
This protein is expressed in various brain regions:
Alzheimer's Disease is associated with altered SORT1 function through genetic variants and expression changes.
Research is ongoing to develop therapeutic strategies:
Sortilin 1 shows distinct expression patterns across neural tissues:
Sortilin 1 functions through several key mechanisms:
Key findings from model systems:
The study of Sortilin 1 Protein has evolved significantly over the past decades. Research in this area has revealed important insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurodegeneration and continues to drive therapeutic development.
Historical context and key discoveries in this field have shaped our current understanding and will continue to guide future research directions.
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(2018). Cellular mechanisms of disease. Neurobiology of Disease. 2018. ↩︎